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By drdanciger
April 19, 2011
Category: Uncategorized
Tags: golf   heel pain   podiatrist   pain   feet   toe pain   corns  

 

Golfers can end up having pain in the feet in many places.  The more common areas are:

  1.  The big toe joint.  This is because of the foot motion during the golf swing.  There is increased pressure noted in the big to joint, putting extra stress on this area.  If there are any arthritic changes in the joint, this increased pressure can cause pain.  Over time, bone spurs can form restricting motion further at the big toe joint making normal ambulation painful and at times trying to move the big toe very painful as well.  The golf swing will then exacerbate the problem.
     
  2. Heel Pain.  Many golfers experience heel pain.  The motion of the foot during the golf swing can put increased pressure and pulling of the plantar fascia.  This can result in pain overt time.  The plantar fascia is the tight band going from the heel to the ball of the foot.  After playing a round of golf, patients relate increased pain later that night of the next day.
     
  3. Toe Pain.  Hammertoes, or the contracture of the toe, can cause pain in golf shoes or other shoes.  There is friction and pressure to the toes causing redness and inflammation.  Corns, or thickening of the skin, can develop and cause pain.

These problems are very common with golfers.  There is no need to suffer; podiatrists can keep you playing golf for many years without pain.   See them early on for the best treatment options.

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By Harvey Danciger
September 08, 2010
Category: Golf, Foot Pain

Golfers get pain more often in which foot?

Golf is a very popular sport here in the Coachella Valley. Golfers can put excessive stress to their feet during the swing, and over the course of 18 holes, can develop many different injuries. Most common types of injuries are metatarsalgia or pain in the ball of the foot, heel pain, tendonitis, and neuromas.

Neuromas most often occur in the opposite foot to which the person is swinging, i.e.: if swinging right handed, the neuromas is typically in the left foot. This is due to the excessive pressure and forces on that foot during the swing, and becomes more pronounced on longer shots. The symptoms can include burning, tingling, numbness and shooting pains into the toes, usually the third and fourth toes.

Ankle pain can also occur due to the extra motion noted at the rear foot ( heel) area during the golf swing, especially on the follow through. This occurs mostly on the opposite ankle of the swing. Repetitive stress causes the ligaments to become strained and painful. Sometimes the ankle can swell.

Tendonitis can also develop in golfer's feet. Many times the driver of a golf cart will develop tendonitis due to the brake pedal of the golf cart being made of two pieces. The golfer may complain of pain on the top of the foot, along the tendons. The bones are not painful.

Heel pain is another common complaint. Because of the excessive pronation of the feet during the golf swing, stress and pulling of the plantar fascia occurs. This repetition of pulling can cause heel pain in either foot. Over time, this becomes chronic and the pain increases.

So if pain during golf is getting you down, come see us for treatment to get you back on your feet quickly.


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